These two examples say much about the manner in which Turkey has sought to define itself as a homogeneous nation since 1923.

Turkey sought to exert pressure back then but it had little effect on trade.

But as Turkey seeks to establish a stable democracy for its 65 million people, it also confronts several persistent problems.

Turkey, a major trading partner with Iraq, is also seeking compensation for economic losses that might result from war.

Turkey had long sought to have the ship returned to Spain.

Turkey is seeking to buy around 1,000 tanks worth about $8 billion.

Turkey, for example, seeks to use mines against Kurdish separatists.

Turkey has sought to participate in the decisions.

Turkey is seeking to join the EU but does not accept the Union in its current form.

These are the neighbours with which Turkey is seeking a new relationship.